Director, Project Management – Rare Disease & Pediatrics

Fortrea

. Act as the primary client lead for complex clinical studies or programs .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the clinical development spectrum and ICH GCP, with strong project management capabilities and a proven track record in leading teams and managing client relationships. Proficient in risk management, operational delivery, and talent development within the clinical research environment.

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Clinical Research ExperienceProject Management ResponsibilitySupervisory ExperiencePMP CertificationFluent in English

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Hard Skills

Risk Management StrategiesProject PlanningQuality ControlProcess ImprovementOperational Delivery

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationPresentation SkillsJudgment in High-Stakes SituationsTalent Development

Tools & Technologies

TMF IndexSOPsMSA Negotiation

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCertification in Clinical Research

Industry Keywords

Clinical Development SpectrumICH GCPPharmaceutical CompanyCRORare DiseasesNeonatal StudiesPediatric Studies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary client lead for complex clinical studies or programs
Drive operational delivery across multiple vendors, sub-CROs, and teams
Develop and execute risk-management strategies
Resolve escalated project-level issues
Provide line management and talent development for project management staff
Lead project teams through the design, implementation, tracking, and maintenance of project plans
Adhere to professional standards, SOPs, contracted timelines, and budgets
Oversee TMF Index and Plan, audit readiness, and TMF delivery when contracted by the client
Lead quality control and risk assurance activities
Foster positive client experiences through communication and collaboration
Develop and manage strategic relationship documents, including charters, MSA negotiation, rate card input, operations plans, and quality plans
Initiate process improvement to address variance
Design delivery strategies for large-scale bid defense and perform business development activities
Attract, select, onboard, develop, and retain high-performing talent
Strengthen talent bench and succession
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Extensive knowledge of the clinical development spectrum and ICH GCP
Advanced proficiency in organizational and time management skills
Sound judgment in high-stakes or ambiguous situations
Exceptional presentation skills for internal and partner executive leadership
Active contribution to continuous improvement and strategic planning
University/college degree in life sciences
Minimum of nine (9) years relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO
At least six (6) years of full project management responsibility
Minimum of four (4) years direct or indirect supervisory experience
In lieu of the above experience requirement, a combination of other relevant and equivalent experience may be considered
Preferred therapeutic areas: rare diseases, neonatal and infant pediatric studies
PMP or certification in clinical research preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO)
Company bonus where applicable